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Miners push FTSE 100 higher; fading recession fears lift mood

UK's economy contracted less than expected in May - ONS data

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STOXX Europe 600 up 0.5%

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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks extend gains after US inflation slowdown

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Thursday, with equity markets continuing to celebrate an easing of US inflation, though less-than-stellar data from China and the UK tempered the mood slightly.

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STOXX Europe 600 up 0.5%

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Swatch and Watches of Switzerland top STOXX on strong global watch demand

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STOXX Europe 600 up 0.5%

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STOXX climbs as tech boost offsets homebuilder drag

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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC raises Watches of Switzerland to 'buy'

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and Wednesday:

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 rises despite fall in housebuilders

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London edged higher at Thursday's open, following data revealing a slight contraction in the UK economy in May, while the pound rose above the USD1.30 mark.

TOP NEWS: Watches of Switzerland annual revenue and profit surges

(Alliance News) - Watches of Switzerland Group PLC on Thursday reported a strong rise in annual revenue, as the retailer enjoyed increased demand for both watches and jewellery and was optimistic for the current financial year.

Watches of Switzerland posts big jump in full-year profit and sales

(Sharecast News) - Watches of Switzerland posted a big increase in full-year sales and profits.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Mitchells & Butlers raised to 'buy'; M&S cut

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and Wednesday:

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Tepid finish as traders track debt ceiling talks

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London ended lower in listless trade on Wednesday, with equities once again searching for catalysts amid a backdrop of US debt ceiling talks, and a stronger dollar on hawkish words from Federal Reserve central bankers.

Watches of Switzerland shares fall despite "another record year"

(Alliance News) - Watches of Switzerland Group PLC on Wednesday said revenue and earnings grew throughout the last financial year, but its share price fell as the company predicted a "modest" sales decline in the first quarter of the new year.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks fall and dollar rises as US default looms

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were lower at midday on Wednesday as the US debt ceiling impasse weighed on market mood.